Gladys E Gores Charitable Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 45-2538487 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hear Wisconsin | West Allis, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Brookfield, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Meta House | Milwaukee, WI | General | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Capuchin Community Services | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Boerner Botanical | Hales Corners, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Kinship Community Food Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | West Allis, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Milw Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Vision Forward Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Dome | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve | Mequon, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Sojouner Family Peace Ctr | Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610569349100766
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2538487
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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